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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 122,254.68, 168,709.80 and 68,539.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 122,254.68, 168,709.80 and 68,539.56 is: 94,583.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    122,254.68 : 168,709.80 = 68,539.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    122,254.68/168,709.80 = 68,539.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    122,254.68x = 168,709.80 × 68,539.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    122,254.68x = 11,563,295,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,563,295,459.69/122,254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94,583.66

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